Technical Officer - Biomedical Engineering
$81,915 to $94,263 per annum + Employer 12% Super
Our Biomedical Engineering team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of medical equipment across hospitals and regional health centres throughout Tasmania. With a regional presence in the South, North, and North West, our team operates cohesively within a statewide structure. The team provides onsite support for managing all medical equipment, including acceptance and compliance testing, as well as routine and corrective maintenance services, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
We are seeking a Technical Officer for our team's activities in the North West region, with a specific focus on managing the biomedical inventory at Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital. The incumbent will participate in and contribute to a broad range of activities at both the workshop and clinical levels. Responsibilities include hands-on repair and compliance testing, managing service agreements and contractors, and providing specialized technical advice on biomedical equipment, ensuring compliance with all relevant documentation and data requirements.
You will need:
* Sound understanding of the principles of instrumentation and a demonstrated understanding and recognised experience in electronic fault finding and repair. This includes computer-controlled systems and devices.
* Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to effectively liaise with a range of health care workers.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively work both individually and as a member of a team in an environment subject to change.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, Full Time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.
We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:
protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards
prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level
help people achieve their best possible health.
We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.
We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.
We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.
We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:
protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards
prevent and reduce chronic (long-term) conditions at the population level
help people achieve their best possible health.
We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.
We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision-making and health priorities.
We work by setting polices and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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